{"id":6452,"date":"2021-04-14T13:01:32","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T01:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mfb-wordpress-ae-prod.azurewebsites.net\/explore\/uncategorized\/date-night-lamb-rack\/"},"modified":"2023-08-07T14:32:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T02:32:19","slug":"date-night-lamb-rack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/2021\/04\/14\/date-night-lamb-rack\/","title":{"rendered":"Date Night Lamb Rack with Twice Cooked Potatoes &#038; Chocolate Fondant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Need some date night inspo? This irresistible lamb rack recipe is designed to be enjoyed by two and even includes instructions for dessert. Delish! We&#8217;ve even got some <a aria-label=\"top tips (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/explore\/2020\/06\/18\/5-tips-for-cooking-perfect-lamb-racks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">top tips<\/a> for how you can cook this protein to perfection. <\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-6422\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container aligncenter\" data-recipe-id=\"6422\" data-servings=\"2\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-tinysalt-no-image\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-ts-container\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-ts-header\">   \n        \n        <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Date Night Lamb Rack with Twice Cooked Potatoes &#038; Chocolate Fondant<\/h2>\n        \n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ts-main-meta\">\n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-normal\">2<\/span><\/div>\n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ts-equipment-ingredients\">\n        \n        <div id=\"recipe-6422-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-6422-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"6422\" data-servings=\"2\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Potatoes<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">400<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">potatoes<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">diced 2cm<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">drizzle<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">oil<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Lamb<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">drizzle<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">400<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lamb rack<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Beans<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">100<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">green beans<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">ends trimmed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">15<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sliced almonds<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Salad<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">150<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomatoes<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">cut into quarters<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">10<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">basil<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">leaves picked<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">drizzle<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">oil<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To serve<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">100<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Hollandaise<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">store-bought, or use aioli<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chocolate Fondant<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">50<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">60<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dark chocolate drops<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg yolk<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">60<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">caster sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"23\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Tbsp <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cocoa powder<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ts-instructions\">\n        <div id=\"recipe-6422-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-6422-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"6422\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Lamb Rack &amp; Potatoes<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6422-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Before you start, preheat oven to 230\u00b0C (or 210\u00b0C fan bake). Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6422-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Prep potatoes and cook in pot of boiling water for 12 minutes until just beginning to soften. Drain well and allow potatoes to dry out in a colander.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6422-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Transfer dried potatoes to a lined oven tray and toss well with oil. Spread out in even layer and season with salt and pepper. Roast on upper oven rack for 25-30 minutes, until golden and crispy.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6422-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Prep tomatoes and basil and toss in a medium bowl with oil. Season with salt and pepper.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6422-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat oil in a medium fry-pan on medium-high heat. Cook lamb, fat side down, for about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for a further 1 minute, until golden. Transfer lamb to a lined oven tray and reserve pan. Cook lamb on lower oven rack, for 12-15 minutes, for medium-rare, or until cooked to your liking. Rest lamb covered for 5 minutes. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6422-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat butter in reserved pan on medium-high heat. Cook beans and almonds for 3-4 minutes, until beans are just tender and almonds are toasted. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6422-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once rested, carefully slice lamb rack into cutlets by slicing down between upright bones. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6422-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Serve lamb with potatoes, beans, salad and Hollandaise. <\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chocolate Fondants<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6422-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Reduce oven temperature to 200\u00b0C. Grease 4 ramekins with butter (measuring about 10cm in diameter). Place butter and chocolate drops in a heat-proof bowl and melt in microwave in 30 second bursts. Alternatively, do this over a pot of simmering water.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-6422-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place egg and egg yolk in a large bowl and use an electric beater or whisk to beat, until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Whisk in caster sugar, salt and cocoa powder and gently fold in the melted chocolate mixture, until combined. Divide mixture evenly between ramekins. Bake for 15-17 minutes, until cooked but still gooey in the middle. Serve warm.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n        <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ts-meta\">\n        \n        \n        \n        \n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>*This recipe featured in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfoodbag.co.nz\/bags\/all\/my-choice?people=4&amp;nights=5\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"My Choice Bag (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">My Choice Bag<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need some date night inspo? This irresistible lamb rack recipe is designed to be enjoyed by two and even includes instructions for dessert. Delish! 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